You don’t have to go to a museum to see a city’s art. The works that best represent a particular locale are often, quite literally, right under your feet. I photographed the artwork pictured here within a single downtown Salt Lake City block, representing styles ranging from crude to accomplished.
Simply because these works aren’t hanging in a museum or framed on a wall makes them less likely to get recognized as art. How come a painting on a sidewalk instead of a canvas automatically gets demoted from “art” to “nuisance graffiti” in the minds of the majority?
Like it or not, your city is a canvas. It is a place where seemingly unrelated movements, elements, shapes and colors come together to form a tangible image – a picture of its inhabitants. Some choose to add to this canvas knowing that their contribution will be as transient and temporary as the inhabitants are themselves.
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I love graffiti. There are a few places here I pass and wish I had my camera every time. I am inspired to make a special trip now because of you! Love this Earl!
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Do it, Jill! Take your camera the next time you’re going to be driving in those areas. If you like it, shoot it! 🙂
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i love street art! these are great and i’d love to see more!
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It is indeed interesting stuff. Glad you like what I’ve posted, Rachel. I have a good idea you WILL be seeing more… 🙂
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